"Thanks, April. This lays out the options very clearly.
I've heard some pretty nasty things about vanity presses recently; it's hard to know where the partner-publishing or package-publishing leaves off and vanity presses begin."
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Jo Anne Valentine Simson
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Jo Anne Valentine Simson commented on the blog post 'The Many Paths to Publishing—Which One’s Right for You?'
Jo Anne Valentine Simson liked April Eberhardt's blog post The Many Paths to Publishing—Which One’s Right for You?
Jo Anne Valentine Simson replied to the discussion 'Interactive Romance Stories' in the group Small Publishers and Independent Authors
"Keri, John Fowles did this with "The French Lieutenant's Woman," which created a kind of existential uncertainty (reflecting our era). I, personally, almost wished he had just given me one choice. Also, In…"
Jo Anne Valentine Simson commented on the blog post '5 Questions for...Joan Lester'
"Looks fascinating! And what an important (and timeless) topic."
Jo Anne Valentine Simson liked Five Questions's blog post 5 Questions for...Joan Lester
Jo Anne Valentine Simson liked Marci Nault's blog post [Countdown to Publication] 21 Days until THE LAKE HOUSE Hits the Shelves
Jo Anne Valentine Simson commented on the group 'Small Publishers and Independent Authors'
"Judith, Congratulations!!"
Jo Anne Valentine Simson commented on the blog post '[What's Next?] Put it in Print'
"Since the advent of word-processing, I've been using a hibrid approach. Like Sharon, I do a first (maybe second, third, etc) edit on the screen, and then print it out (usually at FedEx office) to see how it hangs together as a…"
Jo Anne Valentine Simson replied to the discussion 'SheWrites WordPress Directory - Tell us about your blog' in the group WordPress Bloggers
"Interesting YouTube link on perceiving art."
Jo Anne Valentine Simson replied to the discussion 'SheWrites WordPress Directory - Tell us about your blog' in the group WordPress Bloggers
"Claire, I checked out your site and found it interesting. I left a comment on one of the blogs, but it didn't show up when I tried to post it. I'm assuming that it needs to be screened."
Jo Anne Valentine Simson commented on the blog post '[1st Books] Randy Susan Meyers: How Long Does it Take (to write books? find an agent? get published?)'
"Whoa! I'm afraid I'll be dead before I get to number 6!"
Jo Anne Valentine Simson liked Meg Waite Clayton's blog post [1st Books] Kathy Leonard Czepiel: This Way to the Back Door
Jo Anne Valentine Simson replied to the discussion 'SheWrites WordPress Directory - Tell us about your blog' in the group WordPress Bloggers
"My main WordPress blog explores women's issues, particularly social values taht affect the roles and choices of women. It is at:
http://joannevalentinesimson.wordpress.com/
I've begun working on a couple of others on different topics,…"
Jo Anne Valentine Simson liked Theo Pauline Nestor's blog post Memoir: The Story of the Transformation of the Self
Jo Anne Valentine Simson liked Marcia Mayne's group WordPress Bloggers
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- Who I am:
- I originally began writing fiction with the pen name V. Pascoe (Pascoe was my mother's maiden name) and am now writing non-fiction with my "own" name (a married name). I have written poetry in the past, but much less now. I am a retired biomedical scientist, reinventing myself as a writer.
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- I have a couple of blog sites:
http://vpascoefiction.blogspot.com/
http://solowomenathomeandabroad.blogspot.com/
http://joannevalentinesimson.wordpress.com/
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- I have published only one book, available on Amazon, at:
http://www.amazon.com/God-that-Says-Scientists-Meditations/dp/14505...
- My writing is:
- Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Memoir
- Services I offer to other writers:
- I am a good reviewer and pretty good editor.
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- Besides SheWrites, I belong to BlogHer, Goodreads, and Mary Johnston's C4Women's group.
- My professional associations:
- Mostly in the biomedical sciences. Also, AAUW, Unitarian Church.
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Shari Stauch
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 7:47am on October 24, 2012,
Siggy Buckley said… If you'd like to contribute a post to my writers blog WGT www.writersgettogether.blogspot.com, you're very welcome. Details are on the site. Cheers, S.
- At 8:29am on April 16, 2012,
Deonne Kahler said… I'd heard good things about CreateSpace, so thanks for the added recommendation. How long does it take you to write and publish a book (on average)?
- At 4:57pm on April 11, 2012, Deonne Kahler said…
Nice to hear from you! Curious about your two books you want to publish traditionally - are they nonfiction, fiction, ...? And how was your self-publishing experience with the first one?
- At 4:13pm on March 7, 2012,
Zetta Brown said… Hi Jo Anne!
Welcome to the Southern Writers group. First, please visit our "Kitchen Sink" discussion to get into the swing of things. Also, be sure to introduce yourself on the "Roll Call" discussion thread, and then just jump in and do what you like. Start a discussion, ask questions, or just tell us what you've been up to. We're a casual, friendly bunch :)
Be sure to let us all know how you found out about our little group here on She Writes!
- At 6:26am on March 7, 2012,
Jill Starishevsky said…
Hi Jo Anne,
Great to hear from you. Thanks for your support. I am happy to give you my feedback whenever you need it.
jill
- At 4:54am on March 7, 2012,
Welcome to SheWrites. Feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Jill Starishevsky
Prosecutor, Child Abuse/Sex Crimes
Author, My Body Belongs to Me - A Child Sexual Abuse Prevention book
- At 7:32pm on March 6, 2012,
Caitlyn Levin said… Hello,
Welcome to She Writes! We're excited to have you here.
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with our Groups and Live Chats.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!All the best,
Caitlyn Levin
Managing Editor, SW Blog
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